Compliance Framework

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. A structured set of controls, requirements, and guidance used to assess or demonstrate compliance with regulatory, industry, or contractual security expectations. Examples include SOC 2, ISO 27001, and sector-specific frameworks.

    In plain English: A structured set of requirements used to organize compliance and security controls.

    Example: "The security team mapped one control set across multiple compliance frameworks to reduce duplicate work."

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